Best HR software for VPs of HR at midsize manufacturing companies

Help managers develop and keep skilled employees
Improve HR efficiency and visibility across multiple locations
Build engagement and belonging for both factory and office teams

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes VPs of HR at midsize manufacturing companies choose HiBob?

Strengthen leadership capability across all factory sites

Montu equipped managers with live dashboards on headcount and turnover, enabling quicker, data-driven workforce decisions and leadership accountability.

Reduce manual HR processes and have a single source of truth for data

ZeroNorth doubled headcount in one year across 11 countries, and HR scaled smoothly without adding new HR staff—thanks to automated workflows, onboarding, and reporting.

Build stronger connections between frontline and office staff

Within 4.8 months of implementing HiBob, Oviva cut voluntary turnover by 10.5% and reached a 301% ROI, strengthening both retention and manager–employee relationships.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for VPs of HR

Manager dashboards and real-time performance insights

Give managers real-time dashboards on headcount, turnover, and performance patterns
Spot at-risk teams early to take focused action on retention and engagement
Monitor goals, feedback, and development plans consistently across all your sites

Automated workflows and centralised employee records

Automate onboarding, offboarding, and approvals for changes to cut manual admin
Keep all your employee data and documents precise in one secure, compliant platform
Apply compliance requirements for each location automatically and maintain audit-ready records

Social and engagement tools for all employee groups

Link factory and office workers using social features like Kudos and Shoutouts
Share company-wide updates and news to keep every employee informed
Build a sense of belonging through clear communication and recognition

Why VPs of HR in manufacturing love HiBob

$54K

Annual savings when using HR automation for time management

+18%

More productivity when employee engagement improves

+23%

Higher profitability when employees are more engaged with the company

How the VP of People Operations at ZeroNorth transformed their global HR operations

The Challenge

After expanding to 11 countries while doubling in size in just one year, ZeroNorth’s previous European HCM lacked flexibility and localization, making it impossible to support off-time tracking or align a distributed, fast-growing team.

The Solution

ZeroNorth selected Bob for its flexibility, easy-to-use UX, and quick implementation via HiBob partner VENZO. They used Bob’s Sandbox to verify every workflow before launch, and created localized, automated processes to support a global team.

The Results

ZeroNorth achieved a unified employee experience during rapid scaling while staying lean. HR took control, employees felt supported, and teams across Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands and more, remained connected and compliant.

Using our previous HR system, we couldn’t capture compensation or any bonus payouts as we didn’t have the data in a centralized place. With Bob, it’s extremely easy, and we can even project future costs, which is a huge advantage for our financial planning and analysis team. Now, when we have to prepare payouts for our bonus schemes, it’s super fast. It takes only a few hours, whereas, in the past, this could take us maybe two weeks.

Amalie Lange, VP of People Operations, ZeroNorth

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FAQs about HiBob for VPs of HR in manufacturing

What HR processes can HiBob automate for manufacturing companies?

HiBob streamlines the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, handling approvals, document management, and compliance tracking automatically. For manufacturing environments with multiple sites, the platform manages shift patterns, time-off requests, and safety certifications without manual paperwork. You’ll save hours each week on admin tasks while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks—especially important when managing both office staff and factory workers with different needs.

How does HiBob help VPs of HR manage skills gaps in manufacturing?

The platform gives you clear visibility into your current workforce capabilities and highlights where skills are missing across your sites. Through performance tracking and development planning tools, you can identify high-potential employees for upskilling and see which teams need additional training or hiring. HiBob’s data helps you build targeted development programs for critical roles and track their success, so you’re developing talent internally rather than constantly recruiting.

Can HiBob handle compliance for multi-site manufacturing operations?

Yes, HiBob automatically applies local regulations and compliance rules for each of your locations, whether you’re dealing with different state requirements or managing sites across countries. The system maintains audit trails for all employee records and generates compliance reports on demand. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that employee files, safety training records, and regulatory documentation are always up-to-date and accessible when auditors come knocking.